New Jersey

If your little girls can’t get enough of the blonde bombshell that is Barbie, perhaps it’s time to embrace their love of hot pink and seek out these fantasy-like experiences. Whether it’s just an afternoon in a mall to dedicating an entire island holiday to Barbie, here are some of the most memorable kids holiday ideas for Barbie fans.

New Jersey is not second fiddle to New York, says Samantha Feuss of Have Sippy Will Travel. Her home state has the best pizza and glorious beaches for kids making it an ideal place for a family vacation. Or if you want a cheaper way to travel to New York with kids, it’s worth basing yourself out of Jersey, says the mother of one. She gives suitcases&strollers the scoop on activities, hidden gems and the best place to get a giant American breakfast when you’re in New Jersey with kids.